Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State says he will sign a death warrant on any informant who is caught volunteering information to bandits in the state. Idris gave the stern warning on Saturday during a sympathy visit to the inhabitants of Tudun Bichi in Wasagu Chiefdom of Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area to condole with them […]
Banditry now business venture for govt officials – Gov Radda alleges
The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has alleged that some government officials and security personnel are aiding insecurity, especially, banditry in the country. The governor made the claims on Friday while featuring on Channels Television’s program, Politics Today. The governor added that it has become difficult to end banditry in Nigeria, saying it is now […]
Banditry, bloodletting in Zamfara getting out of hand – Public Commentator, Bakare
A public commentator in Zamfara State, Ibrahim Bakare has said the rate at which bandits kill and kidnap people in the state calls for public attention. Addressing newsmen in Gusau, the State capital, Bakare said Zamfara State is gradually returning to a dark age where people’s blood was no longer sacred. According to him, people […]
Kogi community buries 25 victims of banditry
Institute, UN Women move to bridge gender gaps in Nigeria’s security sector
The DG decried the low involvement of women in the security architecture of the country, saying the abilities of women were untapped in the fight against insecurity ranging from the violent ones like terrorism, banditry, kidnapping to civil disturbances, among others. The post Institute, UN Women move to bridge gender gaps in Nigeria’s security sector […]
Bandits displace 289,375 residents of 551 Kaduna communities – Official
Banditry: Bitrus, Shettima, Yusuf back Kukah, demand tough stance
Following the recent exponential rise in the rate of banditry and kidnapping in the country, Nigerians have been speaking against the development. One of the vocal voices against the ugly trend is the Bishop of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, who feels that those who have close affinity or ties with the bandits have […]
Gov Lawal meets President Tinubu over increasing banditry, violent crimes in Zamfara
During the closed-door meeting, Governor Lawal informed the President that, over the past 13 years, Zamfara State has emerged as the hub of banditry in northwestern Nigeria. The post Gov Lawal meets President Tinubu over increasing banditry, violent crimes in Zamfara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
How Nigeria can overcome security challenges – Ex-senator
The former lawmaker said the only solution to the security challenges in the country is prayer and unity of Nigerians irrespective of ethnicity, religion and political parties. The post How Nigeria can overcome security challenges – Ex-senator appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Banditry: Zamfara Govt assures security of schools, accessible to pupils
The Zamfara State Government has assured that schools in the state will be secured, saying it is committed to being security-conscious to ensure that every part of the state is accessible to residents, especially teachers and students. The state Commissioner of Education, Science, and Technology, Wadatau Madawaki, gave this assurance during a meeting with the […]